What Is A Boatsetter host?
A Boatsetter host is a boat owner who lists their vessel on the Boatsetter platform, allowing other people to rent their boat through the platform to enjoy time on the water.
How Boatsetter Works For Boat Owners
- Create a profile on Boatsetter.
- Name your boat and create a short profile.
- Upload pictures of your boat.
- Share details of your boat for renters.
- Answers a few insurance questions.
- List your price, rental length options, and availability.
- Require a captain, you can ether bring your own, or Boatsitter will supply you with one.
Requirements For Boat Owners On Boatsetter
- Boat information (make/model/year/length).
- Boat address (where renters will meet you/your boat).
- Minimum of four high-quality photos of your boat.
- Personal or recreational insurance coverage.
Note: Boats under 15 years old and less than 30 free in length may qualify for expedited approval.
GEICO BoatUS Requirements
All boats must meet the following requirements in order to be approved by GEICO BoatUS:
- Vessels cannot be modified in any way that is not endorsed or approved by the manufacturer.
- Vessels must have current insurance, registration, and any federally required licensing or other documentation.
- Vessels over 40 feet in length are required to have a USCG captain at the helm.
- Older and larger vessels can be asked to provide a survey from the past 24 months to prove seaworthiness.
If you are being insured by the Peer-to-Peer insurance policy GEICO BoatUS may require additional documentation or a marine survey if your boat fall into any of the following categories.
- Boats exceeding $500,000 in value.
- Boats exceeding 25 years old and 30 feet in length.
- Boats with a top speed greater than 50 MPH or multiple outboard engines.
Peer-to-Peer Exclusions
Reasons why your listing maybe denied. for Peer-to-peer policy.
- Boats exceeding $500,000 in value.
- Boats exceeding 40 years old.
- Jet Skis/Sea-Doos or Personal Watercrafts.
- Boats with hull material of carbon fiber, steel, wood, or ferro cement.
- Boats with carbon fiber/kevlar mast.
- Home-built or custom boats.
- Previous claims/damage/repairs can potentially exclude a listing from being approved.
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